SOC Analyst, Tier II (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

SOC Analyst, Tier II (Cybersecurity): Investigating and resolving security incidents, maintaining security systems, and performing threat hunting with an accent on SIEM tuning, intrusion detection, and vulnerability management. Focus on coordinating escalations, developing SOPs, and contributing to the overall security posture of the financial ecosystem.

Location: Hybrid (Ottawa, ON and Toronto, ON, Canada). Eligibility to work for hirify.global in Canada in a full-time capacity is required.

Salary: CAD $72,000–$85,000 plus short-term incentive plan.

Company

hirify.global is a foundational financial technology brand in Canada, connecting Canadians through secure digital payments, advanced identity verification, and industry-leading fraud protection.

What you will do

• Investigate and resolve potential security incidents, coordinating escalations to appropriate teams.
• Perform technical troubleshooting and security analysis of incidents.
• Identify and execute threat containment and eradication actions.
• Maintain intrusion detection system configuration and tune SIEM filters for continuous monitoring improvements.
• Contribute to continuous vulnerability management scans and perform threat hunting activities.
• Develop and maintain effective SOC standard operating procedures and assist in information security risk assessment activities.

Requirements

• Eligibility to work for hirify.global in Canada in a full-time capacity is required.
• Graduation with a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or a related discipline, or a minimum of three (3) years of practical experience.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and investigative skills.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge in security information and event management (SIEM) platforms, intrusion detection system technology, and APT tools, tactics, and techniques.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of security and network devices (e.g., IDS, firewalls, VPN), networking protocols, and TCP/IP.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of information systems hardening (operating systems, network devices, application security).
• Knowledge of incident response methodologies (e.g., NIST, CISA, CCCS).
• Willingness to work alternative work hours and participate in a 24x7x365 on-call support rotation.
• Holder of a Government of Canada Secret (Level II) clearance or eligible to obtain one is required.

Nice to have

• GIAC GFACT / GCIH / GDAT, CompTIA CySA+ / PenTest+, (ISC)2 SSCP / CCSP or other comparable advanced cybersecurity certification.
• Familiarity with ITIL.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work model for better work-life balance.
• Generous vacation and wellness days.
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits coverage.
• Market-leading employer-funded RRSP program.
• Access to a free and confidential 24/7 employee & family assistance program.
• Pregnancy and parental leave top-up.
• Charitable donation matching with United Way.

Hiring process

• Successful candidates will be required to complete background checks, which may include Canadian Criminal Credit Check, Canadian ID Cross-Check, 5-year Employment Verification, and Education Verification.